New Releases by Peter Chrisp

Travel across more than 2000 years of history as you visit the ancient islands of Japan. See the stunning masks of the Noh theater and watch sumo wrestlers in action. Marvel at the weapons and armor used by a mighty samurai and discover mythical tales of demons, gods, and goddesses. Dozens of Japanese treasures are depicted in detailed full-color illustrations accompanied by fascinating facts about their use, lore, and history.

The greatest ever rock 'n' roll soap opera. Now fully updated to include features on Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac and all the musicans and members that have made the band one of the best selling of all time. Fleetwood Mac - one of the greatest names in rock of all time - began as a little blues band in London, England, in 1967, named by its unassuming band leader and lead guitarist Peter Green in appreciation of his tight rhythm section: Mick Fleetwood on drums and John McVie on bass. Just 10 years later, by 1977, with the help of John's wife, Christine McVie, and two virtually unknown American musicians called Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, they had become the world's biggest band who released the world's best-selling album: Rumours. Their enthusiasm, determination and dedication is nothing short of remarkable. When you also consider the highs and lows, the successes and failures, the personal turmoil, tragedy and heartbreak through which this band has journeyed over the last 55 years ... the Fleetwood Mac story is transformed into pure drama. In this independent publication, music writer and journalist Pete Chrisp reveals the true story of how, over the last 55 years, despite all of those confrontations, pinnacles and all-time lows ... Fleetwood Mac continue to dig in their heels and refuse to stop. Won't stop. Don't Stop.

This is a comprehensive look at the supergroup that is Genesis, following the origins of the band with its founding members Tony Banks (keyboards) and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar); and Phil Collins (vocals, drums), who joined in 1970, to the years when the legendary Peter Gabriel was the frontman of the band. The book charts the rise of Genesis as a global band and reflects how they sustained success despite having undergone several personnel changes throughout its history. Now they are back playing live maybe for the last time. This is their story from Charterhouse School in 1967 to reforming and playing live over 50 years later.

Nearly two thousand years ago, the ancient Roman city of Pompeii was buried in ash from a massive volcanic eruption and frizen in time. Transport yourself back and relive one of the most dramatic moments in history. Sumptuous large-scale photos and realistic artworks recreate the city when people still lived there, while a CD-ROM with 3D-modelled animations lets you navigate the town room by room. Stroll through the forum - Pompeii's impressive town square, take a tour of the busy public baths, visit a Roman bakery and peek inside a wealthy merchant town house.

Explore the extinct city of Pompeii and discover how the everyday life was there.

"The first book devoted to the popular illustrator Jonny Hannah, which presents some 200 of his prints and paintings, including brand-new work created for this volume. This is an intriguing, irreverent miscellany covering many of Hannah's favourite themes, including jazz, folk, the sea, space and shops."--Provided by publisher.

Qui a fait construire la grande Pyramide ? Comment éclata la guerre de Cent ans ? Pourquoi Louis XVI a-t-il été décapité ? Qui remporta la bataille de Stalingrad en 1943 ? Que s'est-il passé à New York le 11 septembre 2011. Cette superbe chronologie illustrée de l'histoire universelle, richement documentée, répond à toutes ces questions et facilite la compréhension des grands évenements de notre histoire.

This arresting miscellany is jam-packed with intriguing and enlightening stories, facts, and trivia about all manner of murderers, miscreants, and malcontents. The book reveals incredible tales about criminal gangs around the world, such as the Japanese Yakuza, the L.A. Crips and Bloods, and the Italian Camorra. Plus, there are extensive lists of criminal slang throughout the centuries; an exploration of Russian prison tattoos; a confidence trickster's lexicon; insights into the world's most audacious crimes-like the the ft of the Mona Lisa-and quotes from the criminals themselves, and the cops who chased them. Inside are gritty black-and-white illustrations and revealing portraits of some of society's scariest criminals.

This introduction to paleontology weaves together facts about fossil hunting with fictionalised first-person accounts from dinosaur detectives. This ebook introduces children to early fossil hunters and modern-day geologists as they track dinosaurs whilst encouraging a life-long love of reading. This multi-level reading programme is guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. Compatible with the framework for teaching literacy.

This introduction to paleontology weaves together facts about fossil hunting with fictionalized first-person accounts from dinosaur detectives. DK Readers is a multi-level learning-to-read program combining DK's highly visual style with appealing stories at five graduated levels. Stunning photographs and engaging, age-appropriate stories are guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. DK Readers allow progression from stories for beginning readers with simple sentences and word repetition through to stories with rich vocabulary and more challenging sentence structure for proficient readers. now available in iPad-friendly format. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with leading literacy experts.

The Civil War of 1861 - 65 was the bloodiest conflict in the history of the United States of America and had a huge effect on the shaping of the nation as one of the world's greatest democracies. From the opening shots fired at Fort Sumter, to the decisive Battle of Gettysburg and the assassination of Lincoln, this book brings the story of the Civil War to life.

A visual guide to piracy, including the daily life of seafarers, their battles, and their treacherous travels across the high seas.

De geschiedenis van het legendarische, 'onzinkbare' passagiersschip de Titanic. Rijk geïllustreerd met originele zwart-witfoto's en 3D-grafisch beeldmateriaal in kleur. Vanaf ca. 11-15 jaar.

Chronicles important battles, people, and events in World War II. Includes archival photographs, maps, quotes, and fact boxes.

This work shows the impact of the Second World War on the lives of the people who lived through it, from children evacuated to the countryside, to bombed-out cities and civilians working in munitions' factories, and the soldiers fighting on land, sea and air.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of history's most famous and infamous figures in these classic DK guides. Vivid storytelling bringsthe past to life while stunning photographs, annotated illustrations, and exploded views help you piece together the story. Features fact boxes, panoramic gatefolds, and eyewitness accounts Sidebars provide important background and context

Fact-packed books plus links to homework-helpful, safe websites. Discover every aspect of Ancient Greece from its famous leaders to its stunning architecture then visit the constantly updated website to access links to the best sites on the Internet. Over 1,000 links plus fantastic free images to download. All the websites are secure, age-appropriate and actively monitored to give you all the latest and most exciting information. Perfect for projects or just for fun!

An amply illustrated book fascinates by explaining what ancient artifacts tell us about the origins of Iraq.

From Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, to the Ice Man high in the Alps, woolly mammoths in Siberia, warhorses in China, and sacrificial victims in Peru, mummies worldwide continue to hold us in their spell. e.guides Mummy peels back the layers to see inside mummies of all kinds, to understand how they were prepared, and to piece together the evidence about their cultures' beliefs in an afterlife. This brand new reference series reflects and enhances how today's young researchers gather, assess, and present information. Part of DK and Google's exciting family reference partnership, e.guides look at core topics from many angles, including facts, 3-D models, data boxes, charts, and more.

Visual reference to ancient Egypt describing Egyptian history, religion, daily life, and more.

Readers are magnetically drawn to strange stories about seemingly strange ancient people, which help make this series so useful in sparking interest in history. Original documents, historical maps, and artifacts give a first-hand account of the unusual events and people that shaped history. Fascinating facts and imaginative projects enable readers to experience some of the strange habits of these ancient peoples.

Explore one of the greatest civilizations in history and discover how the Roman world still influences our lives.

How did the Sunni Shiite split in medieval times bring about modern tensions between Iran and Iraq? Middle Ages Reference Library helps students answer this question and many other enigmas by encouraging them to see how events and ideas are linked. Included in this set are: Middle Ages: Almanac, covering the different civilizations and peoples of Medieval times; Middle Ages: Biographies, a 2-vol. compilation of biographical essays on significant individuals of the era; and Middle Ages: Primary Sources, presenting an insightful collection of excerpts from relevant letters, journal entries, poems and more from the era.